GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

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cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
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vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
filingan act or instance of using a file
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility